My motivation for getting through exams is knowing that after I am finished with "hell week," I will be home for a whole month. This is something every college kid looks forward to: sleeping in and real food. There is one obstacle I will be facing before this dream becomes a reality: the airport.

During this time of year, the airport is not a place anyone wants to be. It is more crowded than usual, which means line after line and more screaming children. One of the upsides is people watching; who doesn't love free entertainment? When I flew back to school after Thanksgiving break, I became severely annoyed with almost everything. When I fly home for winter break, I will know what to expect.

The following are thoughts of a college student walking through the airport:

1. I hate going through security, because I always think I am going to get searched.
2. My bags are killing me.
3. I am so hungry even though I just ate.
4. I need coffee, I hope they have a Starbucks.
5. The child in front of me needs to stop whining to his mother.
6. But then again, when I was a child, my parents put me on a leash in the airport.
7. Was I really that misbehaved?
8. Is that man staring at me?
9. Literally, take a picture; it will last longer.
10. I hate taking my shoes off to go through security, it is such a process.
11. Shout out to the guy who forgot to take his belt off and is now holding up the whole entire line.
12. Can they actually see me naked in the x-ray machine?
13. I just want my coffee. Ugh.
14. Okay, low key, that TSA agent is kind of cute.
15. OMG, there’s a Starbucks.
16. Wow, I am so basic. My monogram necklace isn’t really helping my cause.
17. I hope I don’t look clueless walking around this airport trying to find my gate.
18. The plane isn’t even boarding for another two hours, why did I get here so early?
19. I need to find an outlet to charge my phone, the struggle is so real.
20. Wow, there are some cute boys here.
21. Maybe one is my future husband.
22. I could do homework while I wait and look super studious.
23. I think I will read a book.
24. I am so happy I remembered my headphones.
25. TBH, I kind of feel awkward having Justin and Selena songs on the same playlist.
26. I love people watching.
27. I wonder where half of these people are traveling to.
28. I wonder where these people think I am going.
29. I guess the sorority pins on my backpack kind of it give it away that I am a college student.
30. YOLO.
31. I would start crying if Justin Bieber sat down next to me.
32. I would sing for him, but that would scare him away.
33. Okay, I hate it when the WiFi does not work.
34. What is the point of having “free WiFi” signs up in the airport if the WiFi doesn’t work?
35. You LIARS.
36. Data it is.
37. I have checked my Instagram feed way too much already.
38. I have been awake for maybe two hours.
39. Social media is taking over my life.
40. All these cute boys keep rolling in.
41. Can one of them ask me on a date?
42. I probably look miserable right now, so that won’t happen.
43. Among other reasons.
44. I want food, but I don’t want to lose my seat.
45. This kid near me is sporting his school from head to toe.
46. He even has a pillow with his school logo on it.
47. Dude, the flight is 45 minutes long.
48. Is a pillow really necessary?
49. I can’t even with people.
50. He also has a water bottle with his school logo on it with water in the bottle.
51. Did he bring that through security?
52. I thought you couldn’t bring liquids through security?
53. Maybe he filled it up.
54. This couple sitting near me is goals.
55. Aw, they're laughing!
56. Someday, someone will make me laugh like that.
57. Until then, I’ll just live through others' happiness.
58. I wish it was acceptable to fall asleep right now.
59. I have become so immune to coffee.
60. Okay, literally, why haven’t we boarded yet.
61. I can’t wait to not eat cafeteria food.
62. A man near me is speaking very loudly on the phone.
63. I am glad I know his plans for tonight.
64. Maybe I can meet him at the restaurant for dinner.
65. As long as he is paying, because I am broke.
66. I definitely look so miserable right now.
67. Why aren’t any of my friends answering my texts right now?
68. Oh, look, they are finally boarding the plane.
69. I will be the last to board per usual.
70. These people are a bunch of animals.
71. Relax, there is no need to cut in front of everyone in line.
72. You will all get on the plane eventually.
73. Oh good, they called my group.
74. Okay, this girl just cut in front of me.
75. I am such a hypocrite.
76. I can’t wait to pet my dog.